Andy Bergad

Chief Financial Officer @ LaunchPad Home Group

About

I am a passionate Financial and Operational Executive skilled at developing and implementing financial strategies that deliver positive results. I have experience in engineering rapid financial turnarounds, driving growth and enabling transaction success. I am successful due to my abilities to address ambiguous situations, to make decisions quickly and most importantly, to build high performing cross functional teams. I lead by example, I am not afraid of taking risks and I am an inspirational leader.

Country

United States

City

Austin

Industry

Real Estate

Skill

Leadership, Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Integration, Vendor Management, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Finance, Budgets, Analytics, P&L Management, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Business Intelligence, Management Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Professional Services, Business Process Improvement

Experience

Chief Financial Officer

LaunchPad Home Group

2024-3 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

Austin, TX

Chief Financial Officer

Freedom Power

2023-3 - 2024-3 · 1 yr 1 mo

Austin, Texas, United States

Chief Financial Officer

Radiant Plumbing & Air Conditioning

2021-2 - 2023-3 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Chief Financial Officer

Camelot Education

2020-3 - 2021-1 · 11 mos

Oversee all financial and technology infrastructure activities for a $95 million private equity owned For-Profit Education provider with 1,000 employees. Responsible for accounting, planning, decision support, budgeting, tax and IT. Report to CEO and to private equity firm executives.

Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer

Kohana Coffee

2018-6 - 2020-3 · 1 yr 10 mos

Directed all financial and operational activities for a $20 million Cold Brew Coffee company. Responsible for accounting, planning, decision support, budgeting, tax, sales, manufacturing and supply chain management. Reported to CEO.

Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer

Genesis Today, Inc.

2014-7 - 2018-6 · 4 yrs

Austin, Texas Area

Oversaw all financial and operational activities for a $25 million private equity owned Nutraceutical company. Responsible for accounting, planning, decision support, budgeting, tax, capitalization table management, legal, manufacturing, supply chain management and IT. Reported to CEO and Board of Directors.

Chief Operating Officer

Vatterott Educational Centers

2013-9 - 2014-7 · 11 mos

Greater St. Louis Area

Led all operating departments for a $150 million private equity owned For-Profit Education provider with 26 campuses and 1,000 employees. Accountable for recruitment, admissions, academics and student retention activities while ensuring student learning, satisfaction and placement objectives were achieved. Reported to CEO.

General Manager, Career Program Solutions

Pearson

2011 - 2013 · 2 yrs

Launched and managed a 50 employee department to integrate technology, services and content from multiple business units for an $8 billion Education Content provider. Developed strategy for solutions, oversaw product development and managed a $50 million P&L. Reported to President.

Vice President EP Operations

Pearson

2006 - 2010 · 4 yrs

Directed a 300 employee service organization for a $75 million Learning Management System provider across five critical functions that supported a SaaS offering. Developed strategy, ensured effective integration across functions, created proactive service procedures and administered a $40 million P&L. Reported to President. eCollege was acquired by Pearson Education in 2007.

Vice President Professional Services

eCollege

2004 - 2006 · 2 yrs

Oversaw 50 employee team which developed high-quality, cost-effective solutions that enabled client success. Crafted and communicated strategic plans, managed $5M P&L, developed operational procedures and ensured and achievement of service targets. Reported to President.